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Inlaid emerald cabochon, ruby, sapphire and opal cabochons; presumed
fine pearls; rose-cut
diamonds; 14k gold (585);
Length: approx. 40 cm – Weight: 46.6 g;
Accompanied by an LFG certificate No. 198071 certifying:
Emerald:
Origin: Colombia Moderate
oil content
Dimensions: approx. 35.5 x 28.7
x 8.7 mm Ruby:
Origin: Burma
No thermal treatment observed
Dimensions: approx. 11.1 x
7.6 mm Sapphire:
No thermal treatment observed
Dimensions: approx. 6.9 x 3.9 mm.
A pendant featuring an emerald, ruby, sapphire, opal, natural pearl (not tested) and diamond, report
This antique piece of jewellery offers a glimpse into the little-known yet fascinating history of the Beys of Tunis. The Tunisian Beylical regime lasted from the 18th century until the mid-20th century. The Beys, who hailed from the Husseinite dynasty founded by Hussein Bey, were the official rulers of the country. The end of the French protectorate (1881–1956) in Tunisia also marked the end of this ruling dynasty, which was ousted by a republican regime in 1957. According to family tradition, this imposing piece of jewellery was passed down by a Bey of Tunis to the grandfather of its current owner. The bee motif on the pendant symbolises tenacity, fertility and abundance in Berber culture. The inlay technique used for this insect reveals a high level of mastery in the art of glyptics.